blooloop has confirmed the final panel of judges for its 2025 Innovation Awards, presented in partnership with AREA15, with Kynren CEO Anna Warnecke joining a stellar line-up of international industry leaders.
Warnecke joins an exceptional judging panel that includes Asa Kalama, VP, Executive – Creative & Interactive Experiences at Walt Disney Imagineering, Philipp Edelmann, Head of Attractions at Netflix; and Dolf de Jong, CEO of Toronto Zoo.
Also on the panel are Merlin Entertainments’ Rosie Brailsford, Jim Denny from Six Flags, and creative executives from Mattel Adventure Park, Futuroscope, and the Victoria & Albert Museum.
Together, they will evaluate the most pioneering ideas, products and projects shaping the future of the visitor experience.
Warnecke’s selection to the panel reflects not only the calibre of the awards but also her rising influence within the global attractions and live entertainment sector.
A former international event rider who competed at the European Championships, Warnecke first joined Kynren in 2015 as Head of Cavalry and Estates.
She was appointed CEO in 2024, becoming the driving force behind one of the UK’s most ambitious live productions.
Kynren, the spectacular 90-minute outdoor show performed by over 1,000 volunteers in Bishop Auckland, has gained widespread critical acclaim for its scale, storytelling and community engagement.
Now, Warnecke is leading the next chapter of the Kynren story.
Launching in summer 2026, Kynren – The Storied Lands will be a stunning new daytime attraction within the existing site.
Described as a live-action, time-travelling theme park, it promises to combine epic storytelling, thrilling stunts, immersive technology and historical spectacle.
The multi-million-pound investment aims to attract international visitors while playing a significant role in regional regeneration and job creation.
The blooloop Innovation Awards will spotlight breakthroughs across categories such as accessibility, creative technology, storytelling, experiential design, and sustainability. Winners will be announced during the Festival of Innovation in January 2026.
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